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NITI Aayog
Startup20 Gurugram Summit Concludes with Resounding Success, India Passes the Torch to Brazil
Saudi Arabia Becomes First Country to Extend Support towards $1 Trillion Milestone for global Startups
Gurugram: The Startup20 Shikhar Summit, organized by the Startup20 Engagement Group under the India G20 Presidency, concluded today in Gurugram with overwhelming success. This two-day summit served as a platform for fostering innovations, collaborations, knowledge sharing, and strategic alliances within the global startup ecosystem.
During the closing ceremony, Dr. Chintan Vaishnav, Chair of Startup20, officially handed over the torch to Brazil, as the country has G20 presidency for the next year and has committed to continue the Startup20 initiative in 2024. This continuations of Startup20 with the Brazil presidency a true success for the group and a milestone in the advancement of startup ecosystem worldwide.
Highlighting the importance of Startup20, Saudi Arabia, represented by HRH Prince Fahad Bin Mansoor, emerged as the first country to endorse and support the Startup20's call to allocate an ambitious sum of $1 trillion per annum into the startup ecosystem by 2030.
HRH made this announcement during his address at the Gurugram Shikhar Summit, recognizing the potential of startups in making startups a true force for the global good.
In his address, Dr. Chintan hailed this announcement as a momentous occasion at the Startup20 Gurugram Shikhar Summit, underscoring Saudi Arabia's steadfast dedication to fostering global innovation and entrepreneurship.
He asserted, "By pledging support for the $1 trillion funding milestone, Saudi Arabia sets a precedent for other nations to follow, demonstrating their commitment to driving a disruptive innovation ecosystem and propelling the economic growth.
Dr. Chintan also underscored the importance of specific action points outlined in the Policy Communiqué while releasing the it officially. The key action points in Policy Communiqué includes the creation and adoption of a definition framework for startups, creating a networked institution to support startups and ecosystem stakeholders across G20, increasing and diversifying access to capital, easing market regulations for startups, and prioritizing the inclusion of underrepresented communities within the startup ecosystem as well as the scaling up startups of global interest. These measures aim to foster a conducive environment that empowers startups to innovate, grow, and address global challenges effectively.
The Startup20 Gurugram Shikhar Summit serves as a critical platform for startup ecosystem, ecosystem builders, industry experts, Government, policymakers, and thought leaders to collaborate and shape the trajectory of startups on a global scale.
The Policy Communiqué sets the direction for G20 countries to scout promising startups intensively, fund them collaboratively, mentor them contextually and scale them globally.
Beside, the Startup20 Gurugram summit also showcased some of the outstanding national and international startups showcases. The event also marked a vibrant evening of cultural showcases and performances.
Ministry of Tribal Affairs
M/O Tribal Affairs Extends Support to State Governments / UTs For Development of Bilingual Primers for Preservation of Tribal Languages
82 Language Primers Developed by Various State Governments so Far: Sh.Arjun Munda
Ministry of Tribal Affairs has through studies found that there are 780 languages spoken in India, of which 443 are said to be spoken by tribal communities. Details of such languages are maintained at https://www.peopleslinguisticsurvey.org/. This study has been made by the Bhasha Research and Publication Centre, Gujarat that is recognized by Tribal Affairs Ministry as a Centre of Excellence to carry out research in the field of Tribal languages.
The Ministry extends support to State Governments / UTs for development of bilingual Primers for preservation of tribal languages and enhancement of learning achievement level amongst the Scheduled Tribe Students. So far 82 language primers have been developed by various State Governments. For instanceJuang, Kisan, Koya, Oram, Saora in Odisha, Halbi, Korku, Bhili, Gondi in MadjyaPradseh and Khadia and Khorat in Jharkhand. This is an ongoing process.
Details of funds provided during last three years for development of language primers under the Scheme ‘Support to TRI’ and to Bhasha Research and Publication Centre  under the scheme ‘Tribal Festival, Research Information and Mass Education’ is as under:
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Year
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Funds provided to various States under the Scheme ‘Support to TRI’

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Funds provided to Bhasha Research and Publication Centre under the Scheme ‘Tribal Festival, Research Information and Mass Education’

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Total

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2017-18
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19.00
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14.08
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33.08
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2018-19
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184.00
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41.00
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225.00
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2019-20
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134.00
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21.38
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155.38
This information was given by Minister for Tribal Affairs Shri Arjun Munda in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
Prime Minister's Office
PM shares a video of rise of Kutch post earthquake
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has shared a video based on rise of Kutch, Gujarat after earthquake to become a flourishing hub of industries, agriculture, tourism etc. The video is tweeted by Modi Story twitter handle wherein people have talked about the remarkable work of then Chief Minister of Gujarat, Shri Narendra Modi. People have praised the leadership of then Gujarat CM for revamping of Kutch after earthquake.
The Prime Minister tweeted;
"After the 2001 Earthquake, some people had written off Kutch. They said Kutch could never rise but these sceptics underestimated the spirit of Kutch.
In no time, Kutch rose and it became one of the fastest growing districts."
Ministry of Labour & Employment
EPFO making all-out efforts to publicize the process of joint option which can be submitted online till 03rd May, 2023
More than 8,000 members have applied online as on date
Circular dated 20th February 2023 adheres to provisions of the Scheme and complies with Supreme Court orders
The online joint  option form with the necessary documents has been hosted by EPFO in the unified portal for contributing on higher salary to the EPS-95. The form paves the way for giving effect to the SC order dated 04.11.2022, while adhering to the basic scheme provisions. More than 8,000 members have already applied online as on date though the submission deadline is 03rd May, 2023.
Since, the contributions of both the employee and employer on higher wages are involved, the EPF and EPS-95 schemes require the joint request when they contribute on higher salary. This is not a new requirement and predates the EPS-95 and the position has been affirmed by SC in the RC Gupta case stating that it is a necessary pre-cursor for exercising joint option on higher salary under EPS.
The circular dated 20th February 2023 adheres to the provisions of the Scheme and complies with the Supreme Court orders. The correct assessment of contributions and their deposit and diversion to Pension Fund, the past services rendered and the remittances made are necessary for correct calculation of the benefits and valuation of the Pension Fund.The EPFO closed the options on 4th of March 2023 for the retired EPS members . It has received 91,258 online applications from this category of employees as on 04.03.2023.
EPFO has been making all-out efforts to publicize the process of joint option which can be submitted online till 03rd May, 2023. In respect of persons who were EPF members as on 01.09.2014, The online applications are being preferred by the employees since 27th February,2023 and already 8,897 members have applied to their employers.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 207.29 Cr
Over 3.96 Cr 1st dose vaccines administered for age group 12-14 years
India's Active caseload currently stands at 1,25,076
16,299 new cases reported in the last 24 hours
Recovery Rate currently stands at 98.53%
Weekly Positivity Rate is presently at 4.85%
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 207.29 Cr  as per provisional reports till 7 am today. This has been achieved through 2,75,36,174 sessions.
COVID-19 vaccination for the age group 12-14 years was started on 16 March, 2022. So far, more than 3.96 Cr  adolescents have been administered with the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine. Similarly, the COVID-19 precaution dose administration for age group 18-59 years also started from 10th April, 2022 onwards.
The break-up of the cumulative figure as per the provisional report till 7 am today include:
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Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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10412843
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2nd Dose
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10097169
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Precaution Dose
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6505170
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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18432431
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2nd Dose
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17682327
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Precaution Dose
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12644292
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Age Group 12-14 years
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1st Dose
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39645370
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2nd Dose
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28924432
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Age Group 15-18 years
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1st Dose
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61411968
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2nd Dose
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51629137
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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559939982
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2nd Dose
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510546366
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Precaution Dose
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37056551
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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203775969
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2nd Dose
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195707830
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Precaution Dose
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23072528
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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127500642
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2nd Dose
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|
122316154
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Precaution Dose
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35645432
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Precaution Dose
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11,49,23,973
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Total
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2,07,29,46,593
India’s Active Caseload currently stands at 1,25,076. Active cases now constitute 0.28% of the country's total Positive Cases.
Consequently, India’s recovery rate stands at 98.53%. 19,431 patients have recovered in the last 24 hours and the cumulative tally of recovered patients  is now at 4,35,55,041.
16,299 new cases were reported in the last 24 hours.
The last 24 hours saw a total of 3,56,153 COVID-19 tests being conducted. India has so far conducted over 87.92 Cr  cumulative tests.
Weekly Positivity Rate in the country currently stands at 4.85% and the Daily Positivity rate is reported to be 4.58%.
PIB Headquarters
Staff Selection Commission - Junior Engineers  Examination, 2016 to be held from 01.03.2017 to 04.03.2017
Staff Selection Commission will conduct Junior Engineers  Examination, 2016  in Computer based mode from 01.03.2017 to 04.03.2017. In Southern Region Examination will be held in 46 Venues  located at 12 Centres  viz. Vijayawada, Rajahmundry and Vishakhapatnam in Andra Pradesh; Hyderabad, Karimnagar and Warangal in Telangana; Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Tirchirappali and Tirnelveli in Tamil Nadu; and Puducherry in Union Territory of Puducherry.
The Examination will be held from 10.00 AM to 12.00 Noon in the Morning Session and from 02.45 PM to 04.45 PM in the Afternoon Session.
Southern Regional Office has already posted e-Admit Cards, authorising the candidates to appear for the said examination in its Website , with the facility to download it. These details are also intimated to the candidates by SMS to the phone numbers and e-mail to the mail Ids provided by the candidates while applying for the posts.
Candidates are requested to note that No candidate shall be permitted to appear in the examination without e-Admit Card. All the candidates are, therefore, requested to download their e-Admit Card without fail. For further queries/clarifications, candidates may contact Southern Regional office helpline numbers
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Retirement Age of Government Officials
There is no proposal to reduce retirement age of Government official below 60 years.
This information was provided by the Union Minister of State  Development of North-Eastern Region , MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, DrJitendra Singh in written reply to a question in RajyaSabha today.
Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
Shri Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurates the Central Warehouse of Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana at Bilaspur, Gurugram
Shri Mandaviya also inaugurated Digital Cash Management System for Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana
Union Minister of State for Chemicals & Fertilizers and Road Transport & Highways, Shipping, Shri Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurated the hi-tech Central Warehouse, setup by the Bureau of Pharma PSUs of India , today in Bilaspur, Gurugram. The hi-tech Central Warehouse would facilitate seamless distribution of Jan Aushadhi generic medicines to all PMBJP Kendra functional across the country.
The Minister had yesterday inaugurated the Digital Cash Management System for Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana , to be implemented as a partnership between BPPI and Bank of Baroda. This System will be implemented at all PMBJP Kendras for purchasing medicines and cashless payment system with BPPI. Bank of Baroda will also provide loan to all PMBJP Kendra for purchasing medicines. The cashless transactions will be done only through unique virtual accounts opened by Bank of Baroda for each and every PMBJP Kendra, across the country.
Shri Mandaviya informed that presently, there are more than 4200 PMBJP Kendra functional in 34 States/UTs, across the country and the following milestones have been achieved:-
- 700+ medicines and 154 surgical and consumables are available in the basket for sale through PMBJKs. Shortly the basket will be enhanced to 1000 medicines.
- Central Warehouse is established as per WHO guidelines for ensuring better quality storage and logistics services.
- A distribution network of One Central Warehouse, four regional warehouse and 53 distributors spread over different states is functional.
- IT enabled  end-to-end Supply Chain Management System has been implemented.
- ‘Point of Sale’ software application at our all PMBJP kendras has been implemented.
- 638 districts have been covered, remaining 81 are being covered on priority.
- All financial transactions are being done in digital mode upholding the concept of “Digital India”.
Shri Mandaviya also released first edition of e-magazine of Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana “JAN AUSHADHI SAMVAD” . The Minister said that it is important to have open communications with all stakeholders and publication of e-magazine “Janaushadhi Samvad” is a positive step in this direction. Shri Mandaviya also inaugurated co-branding standee, which will be displayed by all the branches/ATMs of Bank of Baroda and PMBJP Kendras together.
Ministry of Law and Justice
Press Communique
In exercise of the power conferred by clause  of Article 222 of the Constitution of India, the President, after consultation with the Chief Justice of India, is pleased to transfer Shri Justice Birendra Kumar, Judge, Patna High Court to the Rajasthan High Court, vide notifications dated 21.12.2021.
Department of Justice , Ministry of Law & Justice.
Ministry of Power
Shri RK Singh takes review of thermal power plants
Shri Singh holds meeting with Power, Coal and Railway ministry representatives , besides Power PSUs
Seeks coordinated approach to streamline the coal stock position in anticipation of rising power demand
Shri RK Singh, Union Minister for Power and New and Renewable Energy held an extensive review meeting with representatives from the Ministry of Power , Ministry of Coal, Central Electricity Authority , Railways, and the power PSUs here last evening. Taking a detailed and comprehensive review of the coal stock position at individual thermal power plants , he directed the officials to work in a co-ordinated manner to streamline the stock & supply of coal, in anticipation of the rising energy demand.
Shri Singh reviewed the day wise status of power requirement and withdrawal from the grid state wise. He also reviewed the coal stocks’ status, and also the Hydro Power generation. He went into reasons for shortfalls in power generation, across power generation units. The minister also asked the power secretary to look at the possibility of reducing the benchmark of 14 days of coal stocks to a benchmark of ten days of coal stocks for identification of plants to divert coal to plants with extremely depleted stocks
Shri Singh desired the power ministry to hold a separate review for power plants with captive mines, to ensure maximum use of these mines by their power plants. He also wanted ministry officials to look more into blending imported and indigenous coal, for better economics for the plants, in case importing was the requirement for such plants.
The minister pointed out that rising demand for energy augurs well for the economy and is encouraging. He impressed upon the officers that energy demand is likely to rise and that will need to be factored in as they address the current constraints.
Ministry of Communications
Central Government notifies Indian Telegraph Right of Way  Rules, 2021
Procedures related to Right of Way  permission for establishment of Digital Infrastructure eased
Nominal one-time compensation and uniform procedure for establishment of Overground Telegraph Line  introduced
No fee other than Administrative fee and Restoration charges will be charged for establishing, maintaining, working, repairing, transferring or shifting digital infrastructure
The Central Government has notified the Indian Telegraph Right of Way  Rules, 2021 on 21st October 2021 to incorporate the provisions related to nominal one-time compensation and uniform procedure for establishment of Overground Telegraph Line in the Indian Telegraph Right of Way Rules, 2016. The amount of one-time compensation for establishment of overground telegraph line will be maximum one thousand rupees per kilometre. Documentation for RoW application for overground telegraph line has been made simple. Also, there will be no fee other than Administrative fee and Restoration charges for establishing, maintaining, working, repairing, transferring or shifting the underground andovergroundtelegraph infrastructure.
These amendmentswill ease Right of Wayrelated permission procedures for establishment and augmentation of Digital Communications Infrastructureacross the country. With a robust pan India digital infrastructure, the digital divide between rural-urban and rich-poor will be bridged; e-governance and financial inclusion will be strengthened; doing business will be easy; information and communication needs of citizens and enterprises will be fulfilled; and ultimately the dream of India’s transition to a digitally empowered economy and society will be translated into reality.
Ministry of Defence
IAF’s AN-32 Aircraft formally Certified to Operate on Indigenous Bio-Jet Fuel
Today, IAF’s formidable workhorse, the Russian made AN-32 aircraft was formally fleet certified to fly on blended aviation fuel containing up to 10% of indigenous bio-jet fuel. The approval certificate was received at the aero-engine test facilities at Chandigarh by Air Commodore Sanjiv Ghuratia VSM, Air Officer Commanding, 3 BRD, AF on behalf of the IAF from Mr P Jayapal, Chief Executive CEMILAC.
The IAF has undertaken a series of evaluation tests and trials with this green aviation fuel for the last one year. The scope of these checks was in consonance with the international aviation standards. Today’s approval is an acknowledgement of the meticulous testing using the indigenous bio-jet fuel by the IAF.
The indigenous bio-jet fuel was first produced by the CSIR-IIP lab at Dehradun in 2013, but could not be tested or certified for commercial use on aircraft due to lack of test facilities in the civil aviation sector. On 27 July, 2018, Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa PVSM AVSM YSM VM ADC had formally announced IAF’s intention to permit the use of all its resources for testing and certifying the indigenous fuel. Since then, IAF’s flight test crew and engineers have been evaluating the performance of this fuel against international standards. This is a huge step in promoting the ‘Make in India’ mission as this bio-fuel would be produced from Tree Borne Oils  sourced from tribal areas and farmers, augmenting their income substantially.
Ministry of Defence
Funds for Procurement of Arms, Equipments, Ammunition for the Army
Capital acquisition of defence equipment is undertaken as a continuous activity to keep the Armed Forces in a state of preparedness to meet the entire spectrum of security challenges. All efforts are made to optimally use budgeted funds for meeting committed liabilities relating to already concluded capital acquisition contracts and for new schemes contracted during the last two years.
The budget allocations for acquisition of defence equipment for the Army during the last two years are as under:-
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Financial Year
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Budget Estimates

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Capital
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Revenue
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2017-18
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20178.21
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10528.29
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2018-19
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21338.21
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11057.06
This information was given by RakshaMantri Shri Rajnath Singh in a written reply to Dr.L. Hanumanthaiahin Rajya Sabha today.
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Ministry of Defence
PRESIDENT CONFERS VAYU SENA MEDAL  ON 924678 SERGEANT SHYAM VEER SINGH INDIAN AIR FORCE 
EMBARGO : NOT TO BE PUBLISHED/BROADCAST/
OR USED ON SOCIAL MEDIA BEFORE 15 AUG 22, 0001 HRS
924678 Sergeant Shyam Veer Singh Indian Air Force  is on the posted strength of a Garud Flight.
He was performing the duties of scout of a Garud Team during an operation which was a 96 hrs mission and was being conducted at an altitude reaching upto 13,000 ft . The operation was at Dhachigam Reserve Forest in Tral District, Pulwama.
On 21 Aug 21 at approximately 0630 hrs the Garud team was moving toward a target area. Suddenly, a terrorist came out of the covering and opened heavy volume of fire towards forces which were closing in towards the covering. In such a situation, Sgt Shyam Veer acted with tremendous amount of grit and retaliated with pin point and effective heavy fire. Undeterred by the hostile circumstances, Sgt Shyam Veer displayed exceptional courage and rushed to a favourable tactical position and engaged the terrorist from a close range of ten meter and eliminated him. The terrorist was later identified as a Category A terrorist of Jaish-e-Mohammad Tanzeem.
For this act of exceptional courage, Sergeant Shyam Veer Singh is awarded Vayu Sena Medal .